Titles (2)

Short Titles

Short Titles - House of Representatives

Short Titles as Introduced

Freedom of Religion Act of 2017

Official Titles

Official Titles - House of Representatives

Official Title as Introduced

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien may not be denied admission or entry to the United States, or other immigration benefits, because of the alien's religion, and for other purposes.

Actions Overview (1)

Date

02/03/2017

Introduced in House

All Actions (3)

Date

03/09/2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Action By: Committee on the Judiciary

02/03/2017

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Action By: House of Representatives

Latest Summary (1)

Shown Here:Introduced in House (02/03/2017)

Freedom of Religion Act of 2017

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien may not be denied U.S. entry, reentry, or admission, or any other immigration benefit because of the alien's religion or lack of religious beliefs.

Nothing in this bill shall be construed to affect immigration law authority when exercised on a case-by-case basis with respect to an individual who a consular officer, an immigration officer, the Justice Department, the Department of State, the Department of Homeland Security, or the President determines may pose a threat to U.S. national security.

All Summaries (1)

Shown Here:Introduced in House (02/03/2017)

Freedom of Religion Act of 2017

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien may not be denied U.S. entry, reentry, or admission, or any other immigration benefit because of the alien's religion or lack of religious beliefs.

Nothing in this bill shall be construed to affect immigration law authority when exercised on a case-by-case basis with respect to an individual who a consular officer, an immigration officer, the Justice Department, the Department of State, the Department of Homeland Security, or the President determines may pose a threat to U.S. national security.